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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 1,020.23 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 1,020.23 and 314.70 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 1,020.23 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/1,020.23 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 1,020.23 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 321,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,068.44/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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