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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 1,022.40 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 1,022.40 and 316.44 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 1,022.40 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/1,022.40 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 1,022.40 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 323,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,528.26/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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