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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 973.54 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 973.54 and 410.70 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 973.54 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/973.54 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 973.54 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 399,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,832.88/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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