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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,046.93 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,046.93 and 332.94 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,046.93 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,046.93 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,046.93 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 348,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,567.14/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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