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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,022.40 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,022.40 and 334.62 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,022.40 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,022.40 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,022.40 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 342,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,115.49/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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