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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 1,022.49 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 1,022.49 and 317.70 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 1,022.49 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/1,022.49 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 1,022.49 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 324,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,845.07/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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