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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.15, 1,022.03 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.15, 1,022.03 and 315.74 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.15 : 1,022.03 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.15/1,022.03 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.15x = 1,022.03 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.15x = 322,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,695.75/681.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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