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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,020.34 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,020.34 and 450.57 is: 675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,020.34 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,020.34 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,020.34 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 459,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,732.34/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.87

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