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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 971.92 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 971.92 and 409.84 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 971.92 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/971.92 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 971.92 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 398,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,331.69/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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