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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 972.51 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 972.51 and 410.02 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 972.51 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/972.51 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 972.51 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 398,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,748.55/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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