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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,026.95 and 455.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,026.95 and 455.00 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,026.95 = 455.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,026.95 = 455.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,026.95 × 455.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 467,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,254.84/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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