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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,025.04 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,025.04 and 317.96 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,025.04 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,025.04 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,025.04 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 325,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,921.72/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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