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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.33, 1,020.47 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.33, 1,020.47 and 315.01 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.33 : 1,020.47 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.33/1,020.47 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.33x = 1,020.47 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.33x = 321,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,453.15/681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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