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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 974.18 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 974.18 and 411.19 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 974.18 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/974.18 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 974.18 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 400,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,568.20/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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