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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.37, 1,023.47 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.37, 1,023.47 and 335.63 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.37 : 1,023.47 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.37/1,023.47 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.37x = 1,023.47 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.37x = 343,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,503.62/683.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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