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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 1,019.94 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 1,019.94 and 314.92 is: 472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 1,019.94 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/1,019.94 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 1,019.94 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 321,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,201.37/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.05

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