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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,019.89 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,019.89 and 446.82 is: 668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,019.89 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,019.89 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,019.89 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 455,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,703.98/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.83

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