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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 974.85 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 974.85 and 403.65 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 974.85 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/974.85 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 974.85 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 393,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,498.20/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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