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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 1,028.80 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 1,028.80 and 454.92 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 1,028.80 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/1,028.80 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 1,028.80 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 468,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,021.70/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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