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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.07, 1,024.81 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.07, 1,024.81 and 318.08 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.07 : 1,024.81 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.07/1,024.81 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.07x = 1,024.81 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.07x = 325,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,965.65/683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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