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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 974.18 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 974.18 and 411.16 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 974.18 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/974.18 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 974.18 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 400,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,543.85/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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