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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 1,027.41 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 1,027.41 and 273.97 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 1,027.41 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/1,027.41 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 1,027.41 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 281,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,479.52/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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