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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,021.03 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,021.03 and 315.62 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,021.03 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,021.03 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,021.03 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 322,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,257.49/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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