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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 972.90 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 972.90 and 410.28 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 972.90 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/972.90 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 972.90 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 399,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,161.41/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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