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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.13, 1,021.83 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.13, 1,021.83 and 316.41 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.13 : 1,021.83 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.13/1,021.83 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.13x = 1,021.83 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.13x = 323,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,317.23/682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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