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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,024.16 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,024.16 and 317.43 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,024.16 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,024.16 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,024.16 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 325,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,097.52/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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