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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.14, 1,025.97 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.14, 1,025.97 and 273.20 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.14 : 1,025.97 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.14/1,025.97 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.14x = 1,025.97 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.14x = 280,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,295.00/684.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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