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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.04 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.04 and 452.37 is: 678.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.04 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.04 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.04 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 462,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,792.60/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.56

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