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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 1,024.47 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 1,024.47 and 220.54 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 1,024.47 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/1,024.47 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 1,024.47 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 225,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,936.61/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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