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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 974.04 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 974.04 and 411 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 974.04 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/974.04 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 974.04 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 400,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,330.44/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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