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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 974.96 and 411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 974.96 and 411.70 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 974.96 = 411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/974.96 = 411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 974.96 × 411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 401,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,391.03/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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