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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,021.34 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,021.34 and 334.94 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,021.34 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,021.34 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,021.34 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 342,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,083.35/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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