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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.39, 973.47 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.39, 973.47 and 410.72 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.39 : 973.47 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.39/973.47 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.39x = 973.47 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.39x = 399,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,823.60/705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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