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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 972.46 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 972.46 and 409.90 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 972.46 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/972.46 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 972.46 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 398,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,611.35/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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