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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.27, 1,047.72 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.27, 1,047.72 and 333.25 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.27 : 1,047.72 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.27/1,047.72 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.27x = 1,047.72 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.27x = 349,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,149.45/699.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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