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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.55, 1,024.58 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.55, 1,024.58 and 318.02 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.55 : 1,024.58 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.55/1,024.58 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.55x = 1,024.58 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.55x = 325,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,832.60/683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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