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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.11, 1,026.17 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.11, 1,026.17 and 318.70 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.11 : 1,026.17 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.11/1,026.17 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.11x = 1,026.17 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.11x = 327,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,041.26/684.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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