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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.35, 1,023.54 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.35, 1,023.54 and 317.46 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.35 : 1,023.54 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.35/1,023.54 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.35x = 1,023.54 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.35x = 324,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,933.01/682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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