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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 1,023.45 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 1,023.45 and 335.40 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 1,023.45 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/1,023.45 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 1,023.45 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 343,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,265.13/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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