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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,021.58 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,021.58 and 450.41 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,021.58 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,021.58 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,021.58 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 460,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,129.85/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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