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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.98, 1,022.18 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.98, 1,022.18 and 316.00 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.98 : 1,022.18 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.98/1,022.18 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.98x = 1,022.18 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.98x = 323,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,004.74/681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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