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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 975.98 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 975.98 and 412.31 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 975.98 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/975.98 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 975.98 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 402,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,409.78/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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