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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.97, 1,022.58 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.97, 1,022.58 and 317.05 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.97 : 1,022.58 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.97/1,022.58 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.97x = 1,022.58 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.97x = 324,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,208.99/681.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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