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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 938.01 and 483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 938.01 and 483.49 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 938.01 = 483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/938.01 = 483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 938.01 × 483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 453,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,518.45/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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