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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.75, 1,048.26 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.75, 1,048.26 and 314 is: 471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.75 : 1,048.26 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.75/1,048.26 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.75x = 1,048.26 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.75x = 329,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,153.64/698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.06

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