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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 1,021.90 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 1,021.90 and 316.01 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 1,021.90 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/1,021.90 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 1,021.90 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 322,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,925.51/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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