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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 972.63 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 972.63 and 406.01 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 972.63 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/972.63 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 972.63 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 394,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,897.51/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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