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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 1,024.68 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.29, 1,024.68 and 220.95 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.29 : 1,024.68 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.29/1,024.68 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.29x = 1,024.68 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.29x = 226,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,403.87/683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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