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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 1,024.08 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 1,024.08 and 451.68 is: 678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 1,024.08 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/1,024.08 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 1,024.08 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 462,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,556.45/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.16

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