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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.47, 1,049.59 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.47, 1,049.59 and 334.21 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.47 : 1,049.59 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.47/1,049.59 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.47x = 1,049.59 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.47x = 350,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,783.47/699.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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