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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 1,019.67 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 1,019.67 and 333.30 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 1,019.67 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/1,019.67 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 1,019.67 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 339,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,856.01/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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