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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.40, 1,026.04 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.40, 1,026.04 and 319.09 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.40 : 1,026.04 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.40/1,026.04 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.40x = 1,026.04 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.40x = 327,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,399.10/684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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