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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.39, 938.66 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.39, 938.66 and 444.26 is: 612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.39 : 938.66 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.39/938.66 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.39x = 938.66 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.39x = 417,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,007.30/680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.90

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