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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 1,024.60 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 1,024.60 and 395.04 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 1,024.60 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/1,024.60 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 1,024.60 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 404,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,757.98/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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