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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 973.16 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 973.16 and 410.56 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 973.16 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/973.16 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 973.16 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 399,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,540.57/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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