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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 1,024.64 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 1,024.64 and 317.92 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 1,024.64 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/1,024.64 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 1,024.64 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 325,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,753.55/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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