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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 1,021.22 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 1,021.22 and 315.51 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 1,021.22 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/1,021.22 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 1,021.22 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 322,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,205.12/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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