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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 1,024.56 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 1,024.56 and 451.95 is: 677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 1,024.56 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/1,024.56 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 1,024.56 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 463,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,049.89/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.63

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