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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.37, 1,021.35 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.37, 1,021.35 and 315.86 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.37 : 1,021.35 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.37/1,021.35 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.37x = 1,021.35 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.37x = 322,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,601.15/681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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