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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,020.18 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,020.18 and 333.71 is: 500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,020.18 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,020.18 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,020.18 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 340,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,444.27/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.57

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