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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 974.22 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 974.22 and 411.32 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 974.22 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/974.22 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 974.22 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 400,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,716.17/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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