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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 1,026.29 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 1,026.29 and 454.02 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 1,026.29 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/1,026.29 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 1,026.29 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 465,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,956.19/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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