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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 1,019.07 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 1,019.07 and 334.01 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 1,019.07 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/1,019.07 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 1,019.07 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 340,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,382.12/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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