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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 974.34 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 974.34 and 411.21 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 974.34 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/974.34 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 974.34 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 400,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,658.35/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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