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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 975.60 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 975.60 and 412.28 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 975.60 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/975.60 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 975.60 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 402,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,220.69/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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