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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,048.60 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,048.60 and 303.45 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 1,048.60 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/1,048.60 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 1,048.60 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 318,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,197.67/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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