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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,019.52 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,019.52 and 448.75 is: 672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,019.52 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,019.52 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,019.52 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 457,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,511.36/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.25

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