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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.37, 1,021.28 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.37, 1,021.28 and 310.35 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.37 : 1,021.28 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.37/1,021.28 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.37x = 1,021.28 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.37x = 316,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,955.52/681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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