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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 1,026.27 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 1,026.27 and 294.08 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 1,026.27 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/1,026.27 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 1,026.27 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 301,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,806.12/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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