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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 1,024.63 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 1,024.63 and 336.29 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 1,024.63 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/1,024.63 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 1,024.63 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 344,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,566.86/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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