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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.33, 1,022.34 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.33, 1,022.34 and 316.38 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.33 : 1,022.34 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.33/1,022.34 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.33x = 1,022.34 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.33x = 323,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,447.93/681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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