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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 1,047.50 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 1,047.50 and 313.13 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 1,047.50 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/1,047.50 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 1,047.50 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 328,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,003.68/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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