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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 1,027.17 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 1,027.17 and 246.02 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 1,027.17 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/1,027.17 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 1,027.17 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 252,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,699.23/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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