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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.64 and 478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.64 and 478.30 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.64 = 478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.64 = 478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.64 × 478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 448,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,951.51/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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