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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 1,020.88 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 1,020.88 and 333.69 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 1,020.88 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/1,020.88 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 1,020.88 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 340,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,657.36/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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