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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.76 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.76 and 406.16 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.76 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.76 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.76 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 395,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,091.34/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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