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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.33, 1,026.93 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.33, 1,026.93 and 319.14 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.33 : 1,026.93 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.33/1,026.93 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.33x = 1,026.93 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.33x = 327,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,734.44/684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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