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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 974.93 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 974.93 and 411.79 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 974.93 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/974.93 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 974.93 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 401,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,467.83/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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