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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.15, 1,021.30 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.15, 1,021.30 and 315.47 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.15 : 1,021.30 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.15/1,021.30 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.15x = 1,021.30 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.15x = 322,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,189.51/681.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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