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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 1,019.97 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 1,019.97 and 314.91 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 1,019.97 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/1,019.97 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 1,019.97 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 321,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,198.75/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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