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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.87, 1,027.04 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.87, 1,027.04 and 246 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.87 : 1,027.04 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.87/1,027.04 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.87x = 1,027.04 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.87x = 252,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,651.84/684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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