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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.39, 1,026 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.39, 1,026 and 294.36 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.39 : 1,026 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.39/1,026 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.39x = 1,026 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.39x = 302,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,013.36/684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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