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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 1,022.67 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 1,022.67 and 316.26 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 1,022.67 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/1,022.67 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 1,022.67 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 323,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,429.61/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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