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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,048.32 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,048.32 and 334 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,048.32 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,048.32 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,048.32 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 350,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,138.88/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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