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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 973.90 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 973.90 and 411.04 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 973.90 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/973.90 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 973.90 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 400,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,311.86/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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