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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,020.47 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,020.47 and 315.02 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,020.47 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,020.47 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,020.47 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 321,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,461.78/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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