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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 1,026.51 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 1,026.51 and 299.50 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 1,026.51 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/1,026.51 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 1,026.51 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 307,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,439.75/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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