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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 1,021.56 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 1,021.56 and 449.96 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 1,021.56 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/1,021.56 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 1,021.56 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 459,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,661.14/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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