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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 1,019.80 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 1,019.80 and 314.47 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 1,019.80 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/1,019.80 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 1,019.80 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 320,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,696.51/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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