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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.50, 1,026.46 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.50, 1,026.46 and 294.68 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.50 : 1,026.46 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.50/1,026.46 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.50x = 1,026.46 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.50x = 302,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,477.23/684.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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