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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 938.48 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 938.48 and 447.64 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 938.48 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/938.48 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 938.48 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 420,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,101.19/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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