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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 1,026.69 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 1,026.69 and 337.69 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 1,026.69 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/1,026.69 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 1,026.69 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 346,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,702.95/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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