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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 972.23 and 409.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 972.23 and 409.85 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 972.23 = 409.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/972.23 = 409.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 972.23 × 409.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 398,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,468.47/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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