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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,047.34 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,047.34 and 328.16 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,047.34 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,047.34 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,047.34 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 343,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,692.48/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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