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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,020.42 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,020.42 and 448.94 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,020.42 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,020.42 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,020.42 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 458,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,107.35/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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