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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,022.46 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,022.46 and 316.61 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,022.46 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,022.46 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,022.46 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 323,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,718.60/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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