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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 938.34 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 938.34 and 470.60 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 938.34 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/938.34 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 938.34 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 441,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,582.80/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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