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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 975.81 and 412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 975.81 and 412.33 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 975.81 = 412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/975.81 = 412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 975.81 × 412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 402,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,355.74/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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