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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 1,023.48 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 1,023.48 and 312.29 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 1,023.48 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/1,023.48 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 1,023.48 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 319,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,618.91/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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