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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 973.17 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 973.17 and 410.67 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 973.17 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/973.17 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 973.17 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 399,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,651.72/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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