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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 938.40 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 938.40 and 447.12 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 938.40 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/938.40 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 938.40 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 419,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,577.41/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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