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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.37, 1,026.80 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.37, 1,026.80 and 314.00 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.37 : 1,026.80 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.37/1,026.80 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.37x = 1,026.80 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.37x = 322,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,408.50/684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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