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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.87, 975.30 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.87, 975.30 and 411.96 is: 568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.87 : 975.30 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.87/975.30 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.87x = 975.30 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.87x = 401,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,784.59/706.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.40

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