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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.30, 1,046.84 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.30, 1,046.84 and 351.34 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.30 : 1,046.84 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.30/1,046.84 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.30x = 1,046.84 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.30x = 367,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,797.31/698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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