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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 972.58 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 972.58 and 409.98 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 972.58 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/972.58 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 972.58 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 398,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,738.35/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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