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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 1,048.08 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 1,048.08 and 333.14 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 1,048.08 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/1,048.08 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 1,048.08 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 349,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,157.37/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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