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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.69, 1,026.93 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.69, 1,026.93 and 337.93 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.69 : 1,026.93 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.69/1,026.93 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.69x = 1,026.93 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.69x = 347,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,030.45/684.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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