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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.89, 972.93 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.89, 972.93 and 410.32 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.89 : 972.93 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.89/972.93 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.89x = 972.93 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.89x = 399,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,212.64/704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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