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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 1,020.53 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 1,020.53 and 315.20 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 1,020.53 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/1,020.53 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 1,020.53 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 321,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,674.40/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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