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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,020.42 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,020.42 and 333.90 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,020.42 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,020.42 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,020.42 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 340,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,718.24/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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