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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,020.47 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,020.47 and 315.14 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,020.47 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,020.47 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,020.47 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 321,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,591.89/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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