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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 1,024.47 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 1,024.47 and 336.18 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 1,024.47 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/1,024.47 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 1,024.47 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 344,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,406.32/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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