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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,026.90 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,026.90 and 294.62 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,026.90 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,026.90 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,026.90 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 302,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,540.14/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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