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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.19, 1,021.92 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.19, 1,021.92 and 315.75 is: 473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.19 : 1,021.92 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.19/1,021.92 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.19x = 1,021.92 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.19x = 322,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,666.13/681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.68

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