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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,019.34 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,019.34 and 314.82 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,019.34 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,019.34 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,019.34 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 320,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,908.62/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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