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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.46, 1,022.66 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.46, 1,022.66 and 316.28 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.46 : 1,022.66 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.46/1,022.66 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.46x = 1,022.66 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.46x = 323,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,449.07/681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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