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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 1,026.92 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 1,026.92 and 319.46 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 1,026.92 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/1,026.92 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 1,026.92 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 328,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,059.86/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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