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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,021.85 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,021.85 and 334.61 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,021.85 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,021.85 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,021.85 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 341,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,919.56/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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