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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 1,047.93 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 1,047.93 and 333.10 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 1,047.93 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/1,047.93 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 1,047.93 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 349,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,065.48/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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