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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.50 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.50 and 413.60 is: 620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.50 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.50 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.50 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 434,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,486.80/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.39

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