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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.25, 973.34 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.25, 973.34 and 410.50 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.25 : 973.34 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.25/973.34 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.25x = 973.34 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.25x = 399,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,556.07/705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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