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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 938.82 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 938.82 and 447.52 is: 617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 938.82 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/938.82 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 938.82 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 420,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,140.73/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.85

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