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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.41, 1,033.24 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.41, 1,033.24 and 454.69 is: 681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.41 : 1,033.24 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.41/1,033.24 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.41x = 1,033.24 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.41x = 469,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,800.18/689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.45

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