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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 974.49 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 974.49 and 411.41 is: 567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 974.49 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/974.49 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 974.49 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 400,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,914.93/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.81

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