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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 1,026.84 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 1,026.84 and 300.04 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 1,026.84 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/1,026.84 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 1,026.84 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 308,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,093.07/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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