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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 974.74 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 974.74 and 411.59 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 974.74 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/974.74 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 974.74 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 401,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,188.36/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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