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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,022.05 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,022.05 and 316.04 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,022.05 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,022.05 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,022.05 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 323,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,008.68/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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