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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 1,048.47 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 1,048.47 and 288.03 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 1,048.47 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/1,048.47 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 1,048.47 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 301,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,990.81/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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