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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,025.42 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,025.42 and 318.50 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,025.42 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,025.42 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,025.42 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 326,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,596.27/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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