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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.89, 1,027.69 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.89, 1,027.69 and 319.58 is: 479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.89 : 1,027.69 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.89/1,027.69 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.89x = 1,027.69 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.89x = 328,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,427.09/684.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.53

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