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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,047.29 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,047.29 and 328.38 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 1,047.29 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/1,047.29 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 1,047.29 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 343,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,907.45/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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