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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,022.85 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,022.85 and 316.86 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,022.85 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,022.85 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,022.85 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 324,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,100.25/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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