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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.14, 1,024.70 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.14, 1,024.70 and 451.98 is: 677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.14 : 1,024.70 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.14/1,024.70 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.14x = 1,024.70 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.14x = 463,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,136.52/683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.95

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