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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 972.78 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 972.78 and 410.16 is: 566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 972.78 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/972.78 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 972.78 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 398,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,995.44/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.05

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