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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 972.42 and 410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 972.42 and 410.09 is: 565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 972.42 = 410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/972.42 = 410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 972.42 × 410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 398,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,779.72/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.93

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