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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,021.62 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,021.62 and 315.68 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,021.62 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,021.62 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,021.62 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 322,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,505.00/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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