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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.23, 1,021.05 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.23, 1,021.05 and 315.25 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.23 : 1,021.05 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.23/1,021.05 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.23x = 1,021.05 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.23x = 321,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,883.46/681.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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