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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 1,026.45 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 1,026.45 and 319.71 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 1,026.45 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/1,026.45 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 1,026.45 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 328,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,166.33/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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