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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 1,024.47 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 1,024.47 and 317.91 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 1,024.47 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/1,024.47 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 1,024.47 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 325,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,689.26/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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