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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 972.37 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 972.37 and 409.90 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 972.37 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/972.37 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 972.37 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 398,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,574.46/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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