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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 938.82 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 938.82 and 458.79 is: 633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 938.82 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/938.82 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 938.82 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 430,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,721.23/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.24

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