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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.43, 1,025.66 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.43, 1,025.66 and 294.32 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.43 : 1,025.66 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.43/1,025.66 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.43x = 1,025.66 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.43x = 301,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,872.25/684.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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