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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 1,027.47 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 1,027.47 and 319.49 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 1,027.47 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/1,027.47 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 1,027.47 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 328,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,266.39/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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