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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 1,048.01 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 1,048.01 and 409.50 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 1,048.01 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/1,048.01 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 1,048.01 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 429,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,158.05/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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