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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.85, 975.43 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.85, 975.43 and 412.28 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.85 : 975.43 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.85/975.43 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.85x = 975.43 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.85x = 402,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,150.28/706.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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