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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 1,023.03 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 1,023.03 and 450.77 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 1,023.03 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/1,023.03 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 1,023.03 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 461,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,146.12/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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