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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 1,020.18 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 1,020.18 and 315.11 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 1,020.18 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/1,020.18 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 1,020.18 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 321,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,468.92/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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