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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,023.35 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,023.35 and 317.61 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,023.35 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,023.35 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,023.35 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 325,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,024.61/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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