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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,023.12 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,023.12 and 335.43 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,023.12 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,023.12 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,023.12 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 343,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,185.14/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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