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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.50, 1,046.38 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.50, 1,046.38 and 479.10 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.50 : 1,046.38 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.50/1,046.38 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.50x = 1,046.38 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.50x = 501,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,320.66/698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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