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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.88, 1,027.28 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.88, 1,027.28 and 300 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.88 : 1,027.28 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.88/1,027.28 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.88x = 1,027.28 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.88x = 308,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,184/684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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