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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 972.64 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 972.64 and 394.32 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 972.64 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/972.64 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 972.64 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 383,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,531.40/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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