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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 1,020.18 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 1,020.18 and 333.54 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 1,020.18 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/1,020.18 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 1,020.18 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 340,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,270.84/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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