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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 972.99 and 410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 972.99 and 410.53 is: 566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 972.99 = 410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/972.99 = 410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 972.99 × 410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 399,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,438.13/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.53

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