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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.53, 973.31 and 410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.53, 973.31 and 410.63 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.53 : 973.31 = 410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.53/973.31 = 410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.53x = 973.31 × 410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.53x = 399,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,664.91/705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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