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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.20, 1,048.56 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.20, 1,048.56 and 314.24 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.20 : 1,048.56 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.20/1,048.56 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.20x = 1,048.56 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.20x = 329,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,499.49/699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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