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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 1,019.76 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 1,019.76 and 314.38 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 1,019.76 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/1,019.76 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 1,019.76 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 320,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,592.15/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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