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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.61, 1,021.68 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.61, 1,021.68 and 334.54 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.61 : 1,021.68 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.61/1,021.68 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.61x = 1,021.68 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.61x = 341,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,792.83/681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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