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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 972.93 and 410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 972.93 and 410.33 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 972.93 = 410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/972.93 = 410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 972.93 × 410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 399,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,223.26/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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