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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 975.48 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 975.48 and 412.16 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 975.48 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/975.48 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 975.48 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 402,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,047.41/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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