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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.89, 1,026.29 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.89, 1,026.29 and 318.72 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.89 : 1,026.29 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.89/1,026.29 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.89x = 1,026.29 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.89x = 327,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,094.02/683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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