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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 974.40 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 974.40 and 407.34 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 974.40 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/974.40 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 974.40 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 396,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,916.40/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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