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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,023.26 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,023.26 and 317.22 is: 475.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,023.26 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,023.26 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,023.26 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 324,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,596.95/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.77

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