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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,026.60 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,026.60 and 273.47 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,026.60 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,026.60 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,026.60 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 280,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,744.30/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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