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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,047.76 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,047.76 and 333.44 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,047.76 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,047.76 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,047.76 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 349,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,365.09/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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