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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,026.78 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,026.78 and 453.80 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,026.78 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,026.78 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,026.78 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 465,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,952.76/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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