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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 1,019.41 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 1,019.41 and 314.80 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 1,019.41 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/1,019.41 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 1,019.41 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 320,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,910.27/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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