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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 1,027.14 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 1,027.14 and 319.32 is: 479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 1,027.14 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/1,027.14 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 1,027.14 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 327,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,986.34/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.00

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