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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.79, 973.47 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.79, 973.47 and 411.04 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.79 : 973.47 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.79/973.47 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.79x = 973.47 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.79x = 400,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,135.11/705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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