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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 1,026.46 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 1,026.46 and 314.38 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 1,026.46 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/1,026.46 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 1,026.46 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 322,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,691.79/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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