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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 974.93 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 974.93 and 411.75 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 974.93 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/974.93 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 974.93 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 401,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,425.37/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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