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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.09, 974.18 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.09, 974.18 and 407.30 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.09 : 974.18 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.09/974.18 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.09x = 974.18 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.09x = 396,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,782.83/706.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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