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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 975.15 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 975.15 and 412.02 is: 568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 975.15 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/975.15 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 975.15 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 401,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,781.30/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.51

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