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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.89, 1,025.62 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.89, 1,025.62 and 318.31 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.89 : 1,025.62 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.89/1,025.62 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.89x = 1,025.62 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.89x = 326,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,465.10/683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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