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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,025.79 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,025.79 and 294.72 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,025.79 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,025.79 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,025.79 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 302,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,320.83/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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