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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.50, 1,047.06 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.50, 1,047.06 and 332.65 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.50 : 1,047.06 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.50/1,047.06 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.50x = 1,047.06 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.50x = 348,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,304.51/698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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