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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 1,047.06 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 1,047.06 and 333.45 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 1,047.06 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/1,047.06 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 1,047.06 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 349,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,142.16/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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