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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.62, 1,047.93 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.62, 1,047.93 and 323.34 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.62 : 1,047.93 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.62/1,047.93 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.62x = 1,047.93 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.62x = 338,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,837.69/698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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