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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 975.97 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 975.97 and 412.43 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 975.97 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/975.97 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 975.97 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 402,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,519.68/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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