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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,020.50 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,020.50 and 333.65 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,020.50 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,020.50 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,020.50 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 340,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,489.83/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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