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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 316.68 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,022.94 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,022.94 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,022.94 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 323,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,944.64/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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