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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 1,022.06 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 1,022.06 and 315.92 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 1,022.06 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/1,022.06 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 1,022.06 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 322,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,889.20/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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