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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 972.92 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 972.92 and 410.39 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 972.92 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/972.92 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 972.92 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 399,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,280.10/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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