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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.44, 1,021.56 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.44, 1,021.56 and 315.34 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.44 : 1,021.56 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.44/1,021.56 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.44x = 1,021.56 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.44x = 322,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,138.73/680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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