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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 974.36 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 974.36 and 411.34 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 974.36 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/974.36 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 974.36 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 400,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,788.37/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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