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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 972.92 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 972.92 and 410.40 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 972.92 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/972.92 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 972.92 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 399,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,281.50/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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