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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 1,026.84 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 1,026.84 and 467.68 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 1,026.84 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/1,026.84 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 1,026.84 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 480,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,232.53/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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