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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 972.71 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 972.71 and 409.96 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 972.71 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/972.71 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 972.71 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 398,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,772.19/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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