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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.30, 1,027.26 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.30, 1,027.26 and 467.22 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.30 : 1,027.26 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.30/1,027.26 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.30x = 1,027.26 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.30x = 479,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,956.42/684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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