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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 975.03 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 975.03 and 411.71 is: 568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 975.03 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/975.03 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 975.03 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 401,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,429.60/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.19

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