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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.08, 1,024.74 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.08, 1,024.74 and 317.68 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.08 : 1,024.74 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.08/1,024.74 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.08x = 1,024.74 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.08x = 325,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,539.40/683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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