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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,026.84 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,026.84 and 319.40 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,026.84 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,026.84 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,026.84 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 327,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,972.70/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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