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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 1,026.06 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 1,026.06 and 319 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 1,026.06 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/1,026.06 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 1,026.06 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 327,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,313.14/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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