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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 1,026.46 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 1,026.46 and 245.48 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 1,026.46 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/1,026.46 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 1,026.46 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 251,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,975.40/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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