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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 1,048.36 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 1,048.36 and 333.51 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 1,048.36 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/1,048.36 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 1,048.36 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 349,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,638.54/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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