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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 938.66 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 938.66 and 447.32 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 938.66 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/938.66 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 938.66 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 419,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,881.39/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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