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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 1,024.53 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 1,024.53 and 336.30 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 1,024.53 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/1,024.53 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 1,024.53 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 344,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,549.44/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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