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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 974.16 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 974.16 and 411.20 is: 567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 974.16 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/974.16 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 974.16 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 400,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,574.59/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.48

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