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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 938.88 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 938.88 and 472.64 is: 652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 938.88 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/938.88 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 938.88 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 443,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,752.24/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.58

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