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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.23, 973.25 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.23, 973.25 and 410.59 is: 566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.23 : 973.25 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.23/973.25 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.23x = 973.25 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.23x = 399,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,606.72/705.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.63

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