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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 1,026.06 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 1,026.06 and 245.48 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 1,026.06 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/1,026.06 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 1,026.06 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 251,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,872.08/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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