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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,049.49 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,049.49 and 335.06 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,049.49 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,049.49 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,049.49 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 351,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,642.12/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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