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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 973.35 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 973.35 and 410.68 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 973.35 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/973.35 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 973.35 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 399,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,735.38/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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