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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,024.96 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,024.96 and 317.92 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,024.96 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,024.96 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,024.96 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 325,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,855.28/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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