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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 1,020.65 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 1,020.65 and 314.98 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 1,020.65 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/1,020.65 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 1,020.65 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 321,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,484.34/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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