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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 973.98 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 973.98 and 411 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 973.98 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/973.98 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 973.98 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 400,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,305.78/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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