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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.11, 974.30 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.11, 974.30 and 407.28 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.11 : 974.30 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.11/974.30 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.11x = 974.30 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.11x = 396,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,810.87/706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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