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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,046.96 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,046.96 and 373.47 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,046.96 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,046.96 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,046.96 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 391,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,006.28/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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