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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.25, 937.65 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.25, 937.65 and 458.81 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.25 : 937.65 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.25/937.65 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.25x = 937.65 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.25x = 430,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,207.73/680.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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