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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 1,021.04 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 1,021.04 and 315.60 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 1,021.04 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/1,021.04 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 1,021.04 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 322,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,240.22/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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