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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 1,046.79 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 1,046.79 and 332.18 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 1,046.79 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/1,046.79 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 1,046.79 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 347,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,722.70/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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