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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.44, 938.37 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.44, 938.37 and 484.60 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.44 : 938.37 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.44/938.37 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.44x = 938.37 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.44x = 454,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,734.10/680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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