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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 973.98 and 411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 973.98 and 411.15 is: 567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 973.98 = 411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/973.98 = 411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 973.98 × 411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 400,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,451.88/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.26

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