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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 1,046.61 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 1,046.61 and 351.17 is: 526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 1,046.61 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/1,046.61 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 1,046.61 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 367,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,532.80/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.49

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