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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 1,047.17 and 405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 1,047.17 and 405.43 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 1,047.17 = 405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/1,047.17 = 405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 1,047.17 × 405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 424,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,546.87/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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