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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 972.76 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 972.76 and 410.42 is: 566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 972.76 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/972.76 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 972.76 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 399,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,240.16/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.14

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