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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.54, 1,024.28 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.54, 1,024.28 and 317.90 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.54 : 1,024.28 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.54/1,024.28 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.54x = 1,024.28 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.54x = 325,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,618.61/683.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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