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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026.72 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026.72 and 319.08 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,026.72 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,026.72 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,026.72 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 327,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,605.82/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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