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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 973.08 and 406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 973.08 and 406.49 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 973.08 = 406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/973.08 = 406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 973.08 × 406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 395,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,542.42/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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