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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,047.98 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,047.98 and 333.20 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,047.98 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,047.98 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,047.98 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 349,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,186.94/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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