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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.46, 1,021.83 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.46, 1,021.83 and 315.94 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.46 : 1,021.83 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.46/1,021.83 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.46x = 1,021.83 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.46x = 322,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,836.97/681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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