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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,047.78 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,047.78 and 333.33 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,047.78 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,047.78 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,047.78 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 349,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,256.51/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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