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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 1,026.71 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 1,026.71 and 273.68 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 1,026.71 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/1,026.71 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 1,026.71 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 280,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,989.52/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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