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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 972.54 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 972.54 and 409.98 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 972.54 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/972.54 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 972.54 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 398,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,721.95/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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