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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,022.77 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,022.77 and 316.45 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,022.77 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,022.77 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,022.77 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 323,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,655.57/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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