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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,020.84 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,020.84 and 315.99 is: 473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,020.84 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,020.84 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,020.84 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 322,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,575.23/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.68

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