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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 1,027.23 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 1,027.23 and 294.93 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 1,027.23 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/1,027.23 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 1,027.23 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 302,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,960.94/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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