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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 1,023.07 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 1,023.07 and 316.59 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 1,023.07 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/1,023.07 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 1,023.07 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 323,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,893.73/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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