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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.51, 1,024.46 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.51, 1,024.46 and 317.52 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.51 : 1,024.46 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.51/1,024.46 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.51x = 1,024.46 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.51x = 325,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,284.95/683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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