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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,024.80 and 452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,024.80 and 452.35 is: 678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,024.80 = 452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,024.80 = 452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,024.80 × 452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 463,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,568.28/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.53

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