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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,024.65 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,024.65 and 318.24 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,024.65 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,024.65 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,024.65 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 326,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,084.62/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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