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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 938.94 and 514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 938.94 and 514.67 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 938.94 = 514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/938.94 = 514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 938.94 × 514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 483,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,244.25/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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