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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,020.18 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,020.18 and 314.81 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,020.18 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,020.18 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,020.18 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 321,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,165.42/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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