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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,021.56 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,021.56 and 450.68 is: 676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,021.56 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,021.56 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,021.56 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 460,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,396.66/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.70

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