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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,020.71 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,020.71 and 333.56 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,020.71 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,020.71 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,020.71 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 340,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,468.91/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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