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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 1,047.87 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 1,047.87 and 333.18 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 1,047.87 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/1,047.87 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 1,047.87 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 349,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,129.33/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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