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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 1,026.54 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 1,026.54 and 273.60 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 1,026.54 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/1,026.54 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 1,026.54 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 280,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,861.34/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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