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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 1,020.93 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 1,020.93 and 315.81 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,020.93 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,020.93 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,020.93 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 322,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,419.90/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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