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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 1,025.04 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 1,025.04 and 317.96 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 1,025.04 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/1,025.04 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 1,025.04 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 325,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,921.72/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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