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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 973.32 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 973.32 and 410.64 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 973.32 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/973.32 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 973.32 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 399,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,678.93/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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