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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,028.88 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,028.88 and 396.48 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,028.88 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,028.88 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,028.88 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 407,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,930.34/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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