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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,023.84 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,023.84 and 317.52 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,023.84 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,023.84 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,023.84 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 325,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,089.68/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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