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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 1,026.50 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 1,026.50 and 273.51 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 1,026.50 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/1,026.50 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 1,026.50 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 280,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,756.65/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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