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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.11, 1,028.63 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.11, 1,028.63 and 455.36 is: 681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.11 : 1,028.63 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.11/1,028.63 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.11x = 1,028.63 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.11x = 468,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,392.95/687.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.69

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