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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.80, 1,048.22 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.80, 1,048.22 and 333.63 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.80 : 1,048.22 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.80/1,048.22 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.80x = 1,048.22 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.80x = 349,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,717.64/698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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