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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,026.72 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,026.72 and 299.52 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,026.72 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,026.72 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,026.72 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 307,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,523.17/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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