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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.59, 1,026.96 and 319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.59, 1,026.96 and 319.63 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.59 : 1,026.96 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.59/1,026.96 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.59x = 1,026.96 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.59x = 328,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,247.22/684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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