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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 1,023.64 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 1,023.64 and 335.63 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 1,023.64 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/1,023.64 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 1,023.64 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 343,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,558.34/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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