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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.37, 974.79 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.37, 974.79 and 411.66 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.37 : 974.79 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.37/974.79 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.37x = 974.79 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.37x = 401,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,282.05/706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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