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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.41, 1,026.60 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.41, 1,026.60 and 294.67 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.41 : 1,026.60 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.41/1,026.60 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.41x = 1,026.60 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.41x = 302,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,508.22/684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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