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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 973.03 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 973.03 and 410.56 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 973.03 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/973.03 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 973.03 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 399,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,484.51/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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