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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 974.76 and 411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 974.76 and 411.70 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 974.76 = 411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/974.76 = 411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 974.76 × 411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 401,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,308.69/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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