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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 974.61 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 974.61 and 411.51 is: 567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 974.61 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/974.61 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 974.61 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 401,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,061.76/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.84

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