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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.86, 1,022.06 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.86, 1,022.06 and 334.79 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.86 : 1,022.06 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.86/1,022.06 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.86x = 1,022.06 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.86x = 342,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,173.79/681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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