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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 1,052.20 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 1,052.20 and 409.46 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 1,052.20 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/1,052.20 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 1,052.20 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 430,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,833.81/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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