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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,019.36 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,019.36 and 314.12 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,019.36 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,019.36 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,019.36 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 320,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,204.70/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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