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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.30, 974.67 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.30, 974.67 and 411.52 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.30 : 974.67 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.30/974.67 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.30x = 974.67 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.30x = 401,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,096.20/706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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