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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 973.12 and 410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 973.12 and 410.48 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 973.12 = 410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/973.12 = 410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 973.12 × 410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 399,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,446.30/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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