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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 1,026.06 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 1,026.06 and 318.34 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 1,026.06 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/1,026.06 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 1,026.06 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 326,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,635.94/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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