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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 972.84 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 972.84 and 410.18 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 972.84 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/972.84 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 972.84 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 399,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,039.51/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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