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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.45, 1,023.57 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.45, 1,023.57 and 337.02 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.45 : 1,023.57 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.45/1,023.57 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.45x = 1,023.57 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.45x = 344,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,963.56/683.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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