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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 973.96 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 973.96 and 411.32 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 973.96 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/973.96 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 973.96 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 400,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,609.23/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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