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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 972.52 and 410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 972.52 and 410.03 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 972.52 = 410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/972.52 = 410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 972.52 × 410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 398,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,756.49/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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