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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.71, 974.83 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.71, 974.83 and 411.93 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.71 : 974.83 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.71/974.83 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.71x = 974.83 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.71x = 401,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,561.72/706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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