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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 974.59 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 974.59 and 411.54 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 974.59 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/974.59 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 974.59 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 401,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,082.77/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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