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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 1,023.98 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 1,023.98 and 318.06 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 1,023.98 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/1,023.98 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 1,023.98 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 325,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,685.49/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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