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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 1,026.72 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 1,026.72 and 468.96 is: 703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 1,026.72 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/1,026.72 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 1,026.72 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 481,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,490.61/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.69

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