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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 973.27 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 973.27 and 410.51 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 973.27 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/973.27 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 973.27 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 399,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,540.01/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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