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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,021.22 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,021.22 and 315.75 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,021.22 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,021.22 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,021.22 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 322,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,448.64/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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