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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 1,025.70 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 1,025.70 and 410.40 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 1,025.70 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/1,025.70 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 1,025.70 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 420,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,947.28/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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