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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,021.19 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,021.19 and 315.77 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,021.19 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,021.19 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,021.19 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 322,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,454.48/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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