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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 973.26 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 973.26 and 410.60 is: 566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 973.26 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/973.26 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 973.26 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 399,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,620.56/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.66

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