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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.68, 1,027.53 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.68, 1,027.53 and 376.48 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.68 : 1,027.53 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.68/1,027.53 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.68x = 1,027.53 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.68x = 386,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,837.47/684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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