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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.55, 1,024.16 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.55, 1,024.16 and 316.90 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.55 : 1,024.16 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.55/1,024.16 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.55x = 1,024.16 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.55x = 324,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,552.16/682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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