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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.41, 973.44 and 406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.41, 973.44 and 406.67 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.41 : 973.44 = 406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.41/973.44 = 406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.41x = 973.44 × 406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.41x = 395,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,870.60/705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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