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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.02, 975.31 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.02, 975.31 and 412.18 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.02 : 975.31 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.02/975.31 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.02x = 975.31 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.02x = 401,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,999.81/707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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