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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 1,024.82 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 1,024.82 and 318.18 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 1,024.82 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/1,024.82 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 1,024.82 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 326,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,077.23/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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