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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.14, 1,026.29 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.14, 1,026.29 and 313.88 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.14 : 1,026.29 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.14/1,026.29 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.14x = 1,026.29 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.14x = 322,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,130.34/684.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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