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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.87, 1,019.36 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.87, 1,019.36 and 449.06 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.87 : 1,019.36 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.87/1,019.36 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.87x = 1,019.36 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.87x = 457,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,753.80/680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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