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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.01, 1,024.66 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.01, 1,024.66 and 318.30 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.01 : 1,024.66 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.01/1,024.66 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.01x = 1,024.66 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.01x = 326,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,149.28/684.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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