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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,020.98 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,020.98 and 315.12 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,020.98 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,020.98 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,020.98 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 321,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,732.01/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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