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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,027.40 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,027.40 and 453.40 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,027.40 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,027.40 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,027.40 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 465,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,818.32/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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