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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 1,020.40 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 1,020.40 and 315.01 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 1,020.40 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/1,020.40 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 1,020.40 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 321,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,430.95/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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