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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 974.79 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 974.79 and 411.75 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 974.79 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/974.79 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 974.79 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 401,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,369.78/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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