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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.43, 1,021.77 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.43, 1,021.77 and 315.89 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.43 : 1,021.77 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.43/1,021.77 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.43x = 1,021.77 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.43x = 322,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,766.93/681.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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