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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.90, 1,024.42 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.90, 1,024.42 and 452.90 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.90 : 1,024.42 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.90/1,024.42 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.90x = 1,024.42 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.90x = 463,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,959.82/683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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