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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,021.56 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,021.56 and 334.68 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,021.56 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,021.56 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,021.56 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 341,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,895.70/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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