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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 1,025.37 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 1,025.37 and 273.15 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 1,025.37 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/1,025.37 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 1,025.37 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 280,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,079.82/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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