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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.06, 1,026.56 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.06, 1,026.56 and 318.89 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.06 : 1,026.56 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.06/1,026.56 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.06x = 1,026.56 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.06x = 327,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,355.51/684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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