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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 1,020.33 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 1,020.33 and 448.80 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 1,020.33 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/1,020.33 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 1,020.33 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 457,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,924.10/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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