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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 1,024.44 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 1,024.44 and 317.92 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 1,024.44 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/1,024.44 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 1,024.44 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 325,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,689.96/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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