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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 1,024.58 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 1,024.58 and 336.25 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 1,024.58 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/1,024.58 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 1,024.58 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 344,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,515.03/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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