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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,023.53 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,023.53 and 317.40 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,023.53 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,023.53 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,023.53 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 324,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,868.42/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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