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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,020.91 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,020.91 and 315.80 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,020.91 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,020.91 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,020.91 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 322,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,403.38/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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