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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,047.15 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,047.15 and 332.40 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,047.15 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,047.15 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,047.15 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 348,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,072.66/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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