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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 1,045.65 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 1,045.65 and 332.50 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 1,045.65 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/1,045.65 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 1,045.65 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 347,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,678.63/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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