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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,023.98 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,023.98 and 335.79 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,023.98 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,023.98 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,023.98 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 343,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,840.57/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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