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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 972.72 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 972.72 and 410.22 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 972.72 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/972.72 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 972.72 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 399,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,029.20/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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