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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.49, 1,020.62 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.49, 1,020.62 and 315.24 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.49 : 1,020.62 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.49/1,020.62 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.49x = 1,020.62 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.49x = 321,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,740.25/680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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