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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,026.30 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,026.30 and 299 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,026.30 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,026.30 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,026.30 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 306,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,863.70/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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