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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 973.62 and 410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 973.62 and 410.78 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 973.62 = 410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/973.62 = 410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 973.62 × 410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 399,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,938.76/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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