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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.17, 1,020.09 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.17, 1,020.09 and 314.61 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.17 : 1,020.09 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.17/1,020.09 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.17x = 1,020.09 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.17x = 320,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,930.51/680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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