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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.84, 1,022.86 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.84, 1,022.86 and 335.14 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.84 : 1,022.86 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.84/1,022.86 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.84x = 1,022.86 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.84x = 342,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,801.30/682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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