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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 1,026.18 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 1,026.18 and 273.66 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 1,026.18 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/1,026.18 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 1,026.18 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 280,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,824.42/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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