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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 1,026.05 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 1,026.05 and 452.88 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 1,026.05 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/1,026.05 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 1,026.05 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 464,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,677.52/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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