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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 1,025.94 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 1,025.94 and 318.82 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 1,025.94 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/1,025.94 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 1,025.94 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 327,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,090.19/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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