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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,019.60 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,019.60 and 448.88 is: 672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,019.60 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,019.60 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,019.60 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 457,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,678.05/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.70

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