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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 1,025.61 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 1,025.61 and 319.11 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 1,025.61 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/1,025.61 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 1,025.61 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 327,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,282.41/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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