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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.48, 1,050.36 and 408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.48, 1,050.36 and 408.07 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.48 : 1,050.36 = 408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.48/1,050.36 = 408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.48x = 1,050.36 × 408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.48x = 428,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,620.41/700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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