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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 1,047.09 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 1,047.09 and 313.34 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 1,047.09 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/1,047.09 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 1,047.09 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 328,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,095.18/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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