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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 1,026.08 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 1,026.08 and 319.02 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 1,026.08 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/1,026.08 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 1,026.08 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 327,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,340.04/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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