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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 937.74 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 937.74 and 470.80 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 937.74 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/937.74 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 937.74 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 441,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,487.99/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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