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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.94 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.94 and 459.27 is: 634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.94 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.94 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.94 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 431,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,226.97/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.01

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