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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.58, 1,024.08 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.58, 1,024.08 and 220.35 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.58 : 1,024.08 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.58/1,024.08 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.58x = 1,024.08 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.58x = 225,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,654.93/682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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