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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,020.96 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,020.96 and 315.40 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,020.96 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,020.96 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,020.96 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 322,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,010.78/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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