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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.50, 1,026.81 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.50, 1,026.81 and 465.93 is: 698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.50 : 1,026.81 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.50/1,026.81 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.50x = 1,026.81 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.50x = 478,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,421.58/684.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.94

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