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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 1,022.56 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 1,022.56 and 451.12 is: 675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 1,022.56 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/1,022.56 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 1,022.56 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 461,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,297.27/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.87

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