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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,053.36 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,053.36 and 413.46 is: 620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,053.36 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,053.36 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,053.36 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 435,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,522.23/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.20

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