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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,022.71 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,022.71 and 451.15 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,022.71 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,022.71 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,022.71 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 461,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,395.62/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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