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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 1,027.31 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 1,027.31 and 246.11 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 1,027.31 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/1,027.31 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 1,027.31 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 252,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,824.90/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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