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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.37, 973.64 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.37, 973.64 and 410.58 is: 566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.37 : 973.64 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.37/973.64 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.37x = 973.64 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.37x = 399,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,757.11/705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.73

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