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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.43, 974.75 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.43, 974.75 and 411.71 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.43 : 974.75 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.43/974.75 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.43x = 974.75 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.43x = 401,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,307.39/706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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