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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 973.47 and 410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 973.47 and 410.66 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 973.47 = 410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/973.47 = 410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 973.47 × 410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 399,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,765.19/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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