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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,024.62 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,024.62 and 317.77 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,024.62 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,024.62 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,024.62 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 325,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,595.51/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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