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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 1,021.50 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 1,021.50 and 315.91 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 1,021.50 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/1,021.50 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 1,021.50 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 322,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,702.07/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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