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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 1,048.44 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 1,048.44 and 333.80 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 1,048.44 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/1,048.44 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 1,048.44 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 349,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,969.27/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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