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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.01, 972.75 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.01, 972.75 and 410.22 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.01 : 972.75 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.01/972.75 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.01x = 972.75 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.01x = 399,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,041.51/705.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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