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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.81, 974.00 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.81, 974.00 and 406.98 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.81 : 974.00 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.81/974.00 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.81x = 974.00 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.81x = 396,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,396.49/705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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