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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 972.47 and 410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 972.47 and 410.05 is: 565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 972.47 = 410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/972.47 = 410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 972.47 × 410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 398,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,758.09/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.93

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