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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,046.93 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,046.93 and 333.05 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,046.93 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,046.93 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,046.93 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 348,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,673.14/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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