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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 1,026.42 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 1,026.42 and 294.25 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 1,026.42 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/1,026.42 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 1,026.42 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 302,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,020.42/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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