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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.07, 1,024.52 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.07, 1,024.52 and 220.73 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.07 : 1,024.52 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.07/1,024.52 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.07x = 1,024.52 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.07x = 226,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,136.07/683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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