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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.48, 1,023.47 and 451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.48, 1,023.47 and 451.65 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.48 : 1,023.47 = 451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.48/1,023.47 = 451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.48x = 1,023.47 × 451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.48x = 462,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,247.97/683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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