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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 974.68 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 974.68 and 411.57 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 974.68 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/974.68 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 974.68 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 401,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,149.05/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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