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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 1,028.07 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 1,028.07 and 319.82 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 1,028.07 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/1,028.07 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 1,028.07 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 328,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,792.21/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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