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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 1,024.29 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 1,024.29 and 317.46 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 1,024.29 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/1,024.29 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 1,024.29 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 325,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,171.10/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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