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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.44, 1,027.68 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.44, 1,027.68 and 315.12 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.44 : 1,027.68 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.44/1,027.68 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.44x = 1,027.68 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.44x = 323,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,842.52/685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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