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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,019.64 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,019.64 and 314.46 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,019.64 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,019.64 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,019.64 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 320,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,635.99/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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