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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.53, 1,026.87 and 319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.53, 1,026.87 and 319.42 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.53 : 1,026.87 = 319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.53/1,026.87 = 319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.53x = 1,026.87 × 319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.53x = 328,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,002.90/684.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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