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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.98, 1,020.52 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.98, 1,020.52 and 449.90 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.98 : 1,020.52 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.98/1,020.52 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.98x = 1,020.52 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.98x = 459,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,131.95/681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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