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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 1,026.18 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 1,026.18 and 453.49 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 1,026.18 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/1,026.18 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 1,026.18 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 465,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,362.37/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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