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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 1,010.34 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 1,010.34 and 454.21 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 1,010.34 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/1,010.34 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 1,010.34 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 458,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,904.01/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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