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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 1,020.16 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 1,020.16 and 315.30 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 1,020.16 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/1,020.16 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 1,020.16 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 321,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,656.45/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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