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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 973.76 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 973.76 and 406.89 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 973.76 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/973.76 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 973.76 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 396,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,213.21/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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