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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.03, 974.40 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.03, 974.40 and 407.37 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.03 : 974.40 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.03/974.40 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.03x = 974.40 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.03x = 396,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,941.33/706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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