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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 1,023.18 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 1,023.18 and 317.31 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 1,023.18 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/1,023.18 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 1,023.18 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 324,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,665.25/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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