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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 1,027.17 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 1,027.17 and 294.45 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 1,027.17 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/1,027.17 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 1,027.17 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 302,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,450.21/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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