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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 974.37 and 411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 974.37 and 411.53 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 974.37 = 411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/974.37 = 411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 974.37 × 411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 400,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,982.49/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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