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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,027.11 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,027.11 and 319.53 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,027.11 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,027.11 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,027.11 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 328,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,192.46/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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