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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 1,024.03 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 1,024.03 and 317.62 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 1,024.03 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/1,024.03 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 1,024.03 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 325,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,252.41/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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