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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,021.85 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,021.85 and 462.40 is: 693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,021.85 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,021.85 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,021.85 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 472,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,503.44/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.32

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