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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.67, 1,027.04 and 454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.67, 1,027.04 and 454.67 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.67 : 1,027.04 = 454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.67/1,027.04 = 454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.67x = 1,027.04 × 454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.67x = 466,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,956.87/685.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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