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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.59, 1,021.29 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.59, 1,021.29 and 449.74 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.59 : 1,021.29 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.59/1,021.29 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.59x = 1,021.29 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.59x = 459,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,314.96/680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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