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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 1,022.82 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 1,022.82 and 316.60 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 1,022.82 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/1,022.82 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 1,022.82 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 323,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,824.81/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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