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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 1,021.08 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 1,021.08 and 316.05 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 1,021.08 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/1,021.08 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 1,021.08 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 322,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,712.33/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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