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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,022.73 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,022.73 and 316.42 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,022.73 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,022.73 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,022.73 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 323,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,612.23/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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