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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,026.12 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,026.12 and 273.15 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,026.12 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,026.12 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,026.12 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 280,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,284.68/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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