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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 1,021.51 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 1,021.51 and 316.10 is: 473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 1,021.51 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/1,021.51 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 1,021.51 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 322,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,902.26/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.87

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