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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.00, 1,047.53 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.00, 1,047.53 and 333.05 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.00 : 1,047.53 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.00/1,047.53 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.00x = 1,047.53 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.00x = 348,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,875.46/698.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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