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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 973.02 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 973.02 and 406.26 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 973.02 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/973.02 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 973.02 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 395,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,299.11/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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