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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 972.42 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 972.42 and 410 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 972.42 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/972.42 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 972.42 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 398,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,692.20/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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