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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.48, 1,024.89 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.48, 1,024.89 and 318.53 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.48 : 1,024.89 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.48/1,024.89 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.48x = 1,024.89 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.48x = 326,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,459.58/683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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