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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.87, 972.54 and 410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.87, 972.54 and 410.07 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.87 : 972.54 = 410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.87/972.54 = 410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.87x = 972.54 × 410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.87x = 398,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,813.12/704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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