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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,026.40 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,026.40 and 293.92 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,026.40 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,026.40 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,026.40 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 301,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,679.49/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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