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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 972.80 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 972.80 and 402.12 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 972.80 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/972.80 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 972.80 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 391,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,182.34/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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