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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 975.51 and 408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 975.51 and 408.07 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 975.51 = 408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/975.51 = 408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 975.51 × 408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 398,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,076.37/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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