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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 973.38 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 973.38 and 410.55 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 973.38 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/973.38 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 973.38 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 399,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,621.16/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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