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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 1,027.24 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 1,027.24 and 453.30 is: 680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 1,027.24 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/1,027.24 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 1,027.24 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 465,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,647.89/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.29

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