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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.00, 1,022.47 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.00, 1,022.47 and 316.74 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.00 : 1,022.47 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.00/1,022.47 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.00x = 1,022.47 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.00x = 323,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,861.97/682.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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