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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 1,021.95 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 1,021.95 and 450.30 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 1,021.95 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/1,021.95 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 1,021.95 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 460,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,176.72/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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