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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.67, 972.50 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.67, 972.50 and 410.01 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.67 : 972.50 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.67/972.50 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.67x = 972.50 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.67x = 398,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,732.67/704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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