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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,021.27 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,021.27 and 315.23 is: 472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,021.27 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,021.27 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,021.27 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 321,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,934.94/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.99

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