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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.43, 1,026.14 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.43, 1,026.14 and 479.36 is: 718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.43 : 1,026.14 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.43/1,026.14 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.43x = 1,026.14 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.43x = 491,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,890.64/684.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.69

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