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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 1,026.60 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 1,026.60 and 294.08 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 1,026.60 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/1,026.60 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 1,026.60 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 301,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,902.53/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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