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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 975.62 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 975.62 and 412.43 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 975.62 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/975.62 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 975.62 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 402,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,378.43/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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