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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,046.82 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,046.82 and 333 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,046.82 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,046.82 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,046.82 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 348,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,591.06/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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