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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.66, 1,028.25 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.66, 1,028.25 and 454.84 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.66 : 1,028.25 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.66/1,028.25 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.66x = 1,028.25 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.66x = 467,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,692.44/686.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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