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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,051.38 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,051.38 and 412 is: 618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,051.38 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,051.38 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,051.38 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 433,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,168.56/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.49

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