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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.60 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.60 and 410.08 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.60 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.60 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.60 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 398,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,843.81/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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