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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 1,024.56 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 1,024.56 and 318 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 1,024.56 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/1,024.56 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 1,024.56 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 325,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,810.08/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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