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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.47, 973.62 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.47, 973.62 and 410.74 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.47 : 973.62 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.47/973.62 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.47x = 973.62 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.47x = 399,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,897.76/705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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