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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 970.05 and 580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 970.05 and 580.17 is: 799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 970.05 = 580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/970.05 = 580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 970.05 × 580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 562,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,793.91/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.31

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