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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,019.22 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,019.22 and 333.74 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,019.22 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,019.22 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,019.22 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 340,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,154.48/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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