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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 972.73 and 410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 972.73 and 410.25 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 972.73 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/972.73 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 972.73 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 399,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,060.43/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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