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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.68, 1,022.45 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.68, 1,022.45 and 316.24 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.68 : 1,022.45 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.68/1,022.45 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.68x = 1,022.45 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.68x = 323,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,339.59/681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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