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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 975.31 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 975.31 and 412.04 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 975.31 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/975.31 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 975.31 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 401,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,868.14/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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