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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.98, 1,027.23 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.98, 1,027.23 and 454.17 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.98 : 1,027.23 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.98/1,027.23 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.98x = 1,027.23 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.98x = 466,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,537.05/685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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