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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 974.12 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 974.12 and 411.26 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 974.12 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/974.12 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 974.12 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 400,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,616.59/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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