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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026.24 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026.24 and 299.28 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,026.24 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,026.24 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,026.24 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 307,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,133.11/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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