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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 937.72 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 937.72 and 483.66 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 937.72 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/937.72 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 937.72 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 453,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,537.66/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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