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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 1,047.84 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 1,047.84 and 333.40 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 1,047.84 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/1,047.84 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 1,047.84 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 349,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,349.86/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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