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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,024.70 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,024.70 and 318.03 is: 477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,024.70 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,024.70 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,024.70 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 325,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,881.70/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.15

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