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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 1,047.15 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 1,047.15 and 333.17 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 1,047.15 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/1,047.15 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 1,047.15 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 348,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,873.73/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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