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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.91, 1,024.74 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.91, 1,024.74 and 318.60 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.91 : 1,024.74 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.91/1,024.74 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.91x = 1,024.74 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.91x = 326,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,482.16/683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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