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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,019.88 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,019.88 and 314.80 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,019.88 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,019.88 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,019.88 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 321,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,058.22/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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