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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 1,024.09 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 1,024.09 and 220.44 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 1,024.09 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/1,024.09 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 1,024.09 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 225,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,750.40/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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