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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.14, 973.18 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.14, 973.18 and 410.34 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.14 : 973.18 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.14/973.18 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.14x = 973.18 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.14x = 399,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,334.68/705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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