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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 973.72 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 973.72 and 410.81 is: 566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 973.72 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/973.72 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 973.72 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 400,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,009.56/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.82

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