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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.91, 1,027.14 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.91, 1,027.14 and 450.63 is: 675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.91 : 1,027.14 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.91/1,027.14 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.91x = 1,027.14 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.91x = 462,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,860.10/684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.80

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