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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 1,027.07 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 1,027.07 and 273.90 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 1,027.07 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/1,027.07 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 1,027.07 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 281,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,313.10/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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