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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 1,047.45 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 1,047.45 and 287.99 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 1,047.45 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/1,047.45 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 1,047.45 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 301,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,649.89/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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