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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,020.44 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,020.44 and 333.88 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,020.44 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,020.44 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,020.44 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 340,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,704.51/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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