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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,019.84 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,019.84 and 449.28 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,019.84 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,019.84 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,019.84 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 458,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,193.72/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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