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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 937.74 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 937.74 and 483.48 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 937.74 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/937.74 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 937.74 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 453,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,378.54/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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