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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 1,047.71 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 1,047.71 and 333.06 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 1,047.71 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/1,047.71 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 1,047.71 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 348,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,950.29/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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