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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 973.49 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 973.49 and 410.87 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 973.49 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/973.49 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 973.49 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 399,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,970.91/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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