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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.86, 1,022.10 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.86, 1,022.10 and 316.40 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.86 : 1,022.10 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.86/1,022.10 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.86x = 1,022.10 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.86x = 323,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,392.44/681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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