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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 972.99 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 972.99 and 410.42 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 972.99 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/972.99 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 972.99 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 399,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,336.99/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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