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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 1,021.23 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 1,021.23 and 315.42 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 1,021.23 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/1,021.23 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 1,021.23 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 322,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,116.37/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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