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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,027.56 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,027.56 and 319.34 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,027.56 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,027.56 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,027.56 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 328,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,141.01/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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