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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 1,019.42 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 1,019.42 and 333.11 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 1,019.42 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/1,019.42 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 1,019.42 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 339,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,581.13/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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