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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,052.03 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,052.03 and 413.30 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,052.03 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,052.03 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,052.03 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 434,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,804.00/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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