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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 973.74 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 973.74 and 411.08 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 973.74 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/973.74 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 973.74 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 400,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,280.17/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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