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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 1,026.58 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 1,026.58 and 396.44 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 1,026.58 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/1,026.58 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 1,026.58 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 406,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,977.38/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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