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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.39, 1,026.60 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.39, 1,026.60 and 319.08 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.39 : 1,026.60 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.39/1,026.60 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.39x = 1,026.60 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.39x = 327,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,567.53/684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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