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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.44, 1,020.94 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.44, 1,020.94 and 449.98 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.44 : 1,020.94 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.44/1,020.94 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.44x = 1,020.94 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.44x = 459,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,398.90/681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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