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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,020.75 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,020.75 and 315.28 is: 472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,020.75 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,020.75 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,020.75 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 321,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,822.06/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.76

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