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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 1,027.08 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 1,027.08 and 299.67 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 1,027.08 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/1,027.08 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 1,027.08 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 307,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,785.06/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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