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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 974.16 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 974.16 and 411.12 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 974.16 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/974.16 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 974.16 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 400,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,496.66/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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