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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.47, 1,018.96 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.47, 1,018.96 and 448.66 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.47 : 1,018.96 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.47/1,018.96 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.47x = 1,018.96 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.47x = 457,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,163.54/680.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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