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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.87, 1,020.69 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.87, 1,020.69 and 333.99 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.87 : 1,020.69 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.87/1,020.69 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.87x = 1,020.69 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.87x = 340,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,900.25/680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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