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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,053.15 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,053.15 and 428.15 is: 641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,053.15 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,053.15 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,053.15 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 450,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,900.91/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.49

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