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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.49, 1,021.85 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.49, 1,021.85 and 446.60 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.49 : 1,021.85 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.49/1,021.85 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.49x = 1,021.85 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.49x = 456,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,355.98/680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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