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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 1,048.48 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 1,048.48 and 314.24 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 1,048.48 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/1,048.48 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 1,048.48 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 329,474.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,474.36/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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