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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.61, 1,026.98 and 468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.61, 1,026.98 and 468.34 is: 702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.61 : 1,026.98 = 468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.61/1,026.98 = 468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.61x = 1,026.98 × 468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.61x = 480,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,975.81/684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.55

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