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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,019.78 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,019.78 and 315.06 is: 471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,019.78 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,019.78 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,019.78 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 321,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,291.89/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.96

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