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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 1,020.50 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 1,020.50 and 333.80 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 1,020.50 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/1,020.50 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 1,020.50 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 340,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,646.95/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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