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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 1,023.51 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 1,023.51 and 336.06 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 1,023.51 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/1,023.51 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 1,023.51 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 343,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,960.77/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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