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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.85, 1,023.80 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.85, 1,023.80 and 317.45 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.85 : 1,023.80 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.85/1,023.80 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.85x = 1,023.80 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.85x = 325,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,000.98/682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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