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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 1,020.27 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 1,020.27 and 333.22 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 1,020.27 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/1,020.27 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 1,020.27 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 339,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,971.82/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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