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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 938.79 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 938.79 and 447.26 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 938.79 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/938.79 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 938.79 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 419,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,883.22/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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