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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,047.20 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,047.20 and 333 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,047.20 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,047.20 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,047.20 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 348,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,715.94/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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