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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 1,021.96 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 1,021.96 and 316.14 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 1,021.96 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/1,021.96 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 1,021.96 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 323,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,082.43/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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