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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.78, 1,025.19 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.78, 1,025.19 and 336.69 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.78 : 1,025.19 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.78/1,025.19 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.78x = 1,025.19 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.78x = 345,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,171.22/683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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