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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 1,022.88 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 1,022.88 and 316.80 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 1,022.88 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/1,022.88 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 1,022.88 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 324,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,048.38/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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