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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,047.45 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,047.45 and 333.69 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,047.45 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,047.45 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,047.45 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 349,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,523.01/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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