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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 974.34 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 974.34 and 411.36 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 974.34 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/974.34 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 974.34 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 400,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,804.50/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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