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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,046.70 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,046.70 and 409.50 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,046.70 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,046.70 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,046.70 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 428,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,623.65/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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