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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.87, 972.56 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.87, 972.56 and 410.08 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.87 : 972.56 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.87/972.56 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.87x = 972.56 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.87x = 398,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,827.40/704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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