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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 1,023.44 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 1,023.44 and 317.39 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 1,023.44 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/1,023.44 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 1,023.44 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 324,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,822.92/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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