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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.84, 1,027.98 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.84, 1,027.98 and 338.47 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.84 : 1,027.98 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.84/1,027.98 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.84x = 1,027.98 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.84x = 347,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,940.39/685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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