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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,024.97 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,024.97 and 409.86 is: 613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,024.97 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,024.97 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,024.97 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 420,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,092.15/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.83

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