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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 973.61 and 410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 973.61 and 410.89 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 973.61 = 410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/973.61 = 410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 973.61 × 410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 400,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,046.61/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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