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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.42, 1,023.98 and 317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.42, 1,023.98 and 317.47 is: 476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.42 : 1,023.98 = 317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.42/1,023.98 = 317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.42x = 1,023.98 × 317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.42x = 325,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,076.22/682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.36

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