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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.55, 1,022.15 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.55, 1,022.15 and 316.13 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.55 : 1,022.15 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.55/1,022.15 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.55x = 1,022.15 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.55x = 323,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,127.96/681.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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