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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 1,022.03 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 1,022.03 and 316.40 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 1,022.03 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/1,022.03 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 1,022.03 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 323,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,370.29/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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