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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 1,022.73 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 1,022.73 and 316.41 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 1,022.73 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/1,022.73 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 1,022.73 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 323,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,596.98/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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