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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 974.52 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 974.52 and 411.50 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 974.52 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/974.52 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 974.52 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 401,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,014.98/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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