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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 974.37 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 974.37 and 411.42 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 974.37 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/974.37 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 974.37 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 400,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,875.31/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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