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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 1,024.21 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 1,024.21 and 452.15 is: 677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 1,024.21 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/1,024.21 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 1,024.21 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 463,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,096.55/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.06

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