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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,020.78 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,020.78 and 315.18 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,020.78 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,020.78 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,020.78 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 321,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,729.44/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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