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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,020.93 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,020.93 and 334.21 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,020.93 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,020.93 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,020.93 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 341,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,205.02/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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