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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.36 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.36 and 314.76 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.36 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.36 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.36 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 321,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,168.51/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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