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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 1,026.41 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 1,026.41 and 318.41 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 1,026.41 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/1,026.41 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 1,026.41 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 326,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,812.48/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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