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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 973.94 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 973.94 and 410.99 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 973.94 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/973.94 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 973.94 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 400,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,272.68/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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