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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 1,026.20 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 1,026.20 and 300.08 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 1,026.20 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/1,026.20 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 1,026.20 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 307,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,942.10/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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