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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 1,023.93 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 1,023.93 and 317.61 is: 476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 1,023.93 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/1,023.93 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 1,023.93 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 325,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,210.41/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.14

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