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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,022.31 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,022.31 and 316.22 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,022.31 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,022.31 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,022.31 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 323,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,269.76/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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