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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 1,026.40 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 1,026.40 and 273.30 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 1,026.40 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/1,026.40 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 1,026.40 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 280,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,515.12/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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