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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 975.34 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 975.34 and 412.04 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 975.34 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/975.34 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 975.34 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 401,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,876.56/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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