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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.89, 972.72 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.89, 972.72 and 410.17 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.89 : 972.72 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.89/972.72 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.89x = 972.72 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.89x = 398,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,980.56/704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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