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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.68 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.68 and 410.12 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.68 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.68 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.68 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 398,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,915.52/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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