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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 1,019.71 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 1,019.71 and 449.16 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 1,019.71 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/1,019.71 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 1,019.71 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 458,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,007.85/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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