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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.17, 1,023.60 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.17, 1,023.60 and 317.22 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.17 : 1,023.60 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.17/1,023.60 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.17x = 1,023.60 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.17x = 324,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,706.39/682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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