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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,025.46 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,025.46 and 294.42 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,025.46 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,025.46 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,025.46 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 301,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,915.93/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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