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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 1,019.19 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 1,019.19 and 332.78 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 1,019.19 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/1,019.19 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 1,019.19 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 339,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,162.20/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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