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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,024.11 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,024.11 and 317.84 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,024.11 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,024.11 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,024.11 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 325,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,501.36/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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