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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 938.23 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 938.23 and 459 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 938.23 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/938.23 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 938.23 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 430,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,646.42/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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