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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 1,025.92 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 1,025.92 and 456.96 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 1,025.92 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/1,025.92 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 1,025.92 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 468,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,804.40/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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