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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,048.32 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,048.32 and 410.64 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,048.32 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,048.32 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,048.32 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 430,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,482.12/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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