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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,048.45 and 406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,048.45 and 406.96 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,048.45 = 406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,048.45 = 406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,048.45 × 406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 426,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,677.21/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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