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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 1,024.48 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 1,024.48 and 317.48 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 1,024.48 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/1,024.48 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 1,024.48 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 325,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,251.91/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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