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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.86, 1,028.34 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.86, 1,028.34 and 315.51 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.86 : 1,028.34 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.86/1,028.34 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.86x = 1,028.34 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.86x = 324,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,451.55/685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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