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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 972.27 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 972.27 and 409.86 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 972.27 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/972.27 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 972.27 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 398,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,494.58/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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