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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,020.98 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,020.98 and 334.70 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,020.98 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,020.98 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,020.98 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 341,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,722.01/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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