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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 972.45 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 972.45 and 409.96 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 972.45 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/972.45 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 972.45 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 398,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,665.60/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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