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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 972.84 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 972.84 and 410.32 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 972.84 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/972.84 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 972.84 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 399,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,175.71/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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