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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 974.86 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 974.86 and 411.77 is: 568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 974.86 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/974.86 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 974.86 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 401,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,419.51/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.25

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