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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 1,047.29 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 1,047.29 and 405.18 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 1,047.29 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/1,047.29 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 1,047.29 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 424,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,338.94/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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