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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 974.94 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 974.94 and 411.73 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 974.94 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/974.94 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 974.94 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 401,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,413.55/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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