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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.02 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.02 and 313.56 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.02 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.02 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.02 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 328,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,303.59/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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