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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,020.60 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,020.60 and 315.72 is: 472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,020.60 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,020.60 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,020.60 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 322,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,223.83/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.83

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