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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 1,021.29 and 316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 1,021.29 and 316.09 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 1,021.29 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/1,021.29 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 1,021.29 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 322,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,819.56/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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