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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.77, 1,022.65 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.77, 1,022.65 and 316.51 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.77 : 1,022.65 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.77/1,022.65 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.77x = 1,022.65 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.77x = 323,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,678.95/681.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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