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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,026.12 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,026.12 and 314.37 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,026.12 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,026.12 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,026.12 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 322,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,581.34/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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