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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 1,047.56 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 1,047.56 and 332.96 is: 499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 1,047.56 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/1,047.56 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 1,047.56 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 348,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,795.58/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.58

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