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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 938.41 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 938.41 and 459.26 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 938.41 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/938.41 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 938.41 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 430,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,975.37/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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