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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.63, 974.89 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.63, 974.89 and 411.79 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.63 : 974.89 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.63/974.89 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.63x = 974.89 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.63x = 401,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,449.95/706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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