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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.36 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.36 and 450.55 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.36 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.36 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.36 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 460,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,616.93/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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