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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.66 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.66 and 458.88 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.66 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.66 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.66 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 430,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,732.30/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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