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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 972.87 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 972.87 and 410.06 is: 566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 972.87 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/972.87 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 972.87 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 398,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,938.85/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.04

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