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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 1,021.79 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 1,021.79 and 451.16 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 1,021.79 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/1,021.79 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 1,021.79 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 460,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,990.78/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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