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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,023.05 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,023.05 and 316.94 is: 475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,023.05 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,023.05 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,023.05 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 324,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,241.14/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.18

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