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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 974.80 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 974.80 and 411.60 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 974.80 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/974.80 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 974.80 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 401,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,227.68/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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