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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.89, 972.80 and 410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.89, 972.80 and 410.33 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.89 : 972.80 = 410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.89/972.80 = 410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.89x = 972.80 × 410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.89x = 399,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,169.02/704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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