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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 1,023.76 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 1,023.76 and 317.04 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 1,023.76 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/1,023.76 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 1,023.76 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 324,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,572.87/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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