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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.93, 974.24 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.93, 974.24 and 411.21 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.93 : 974.24 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.93/974.24 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.93x = 974.24 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.93x = 400,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,615.17/705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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