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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 974.93 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 974.93 and 411.73 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 974.93 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/974.93 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 974.93 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 401,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,407.93/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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