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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.71, 1,027.17 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.71, 1,027.17 and 216.21 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.71 : 1,027.17 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.71/1,027.17 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.71x = 1,027.17 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.71x = 222,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,084.43/684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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