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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 1,026.07 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 1,026.07 and 319.68 is: 479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 1,026.07 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/1,026.07 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 1,026.07 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 328,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,013.26/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.24

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