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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 973.23 and 410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 973.23 and 410.57 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 973.23 = 410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/973.23 = 410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 973.23 × 410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 399,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,579.04/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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