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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.98, 1,021.22 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.98, 1,021.22 and 450.15 is: 674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.98 : 1,021.22 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.98/1,021.22 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.98x = 1,021.22 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.98x = 459,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,699.93/681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.07

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