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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 974.54 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 974.54 and 411.50 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 974.54 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/974.54 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 974.54 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 401,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,023.21/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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