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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 1,021.37 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 1,021.37 and 315.92 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 1,021.37 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/1,021.37 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 1,021.37 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 322,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,664.52/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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