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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.97, 1,025.49 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.97, 1,025.49 and 452.15 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.97 : 1,025.49 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.97/1,025.49 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.97x = 1,025.49 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.97x = 463,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,670.18/683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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