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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 938.60 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 938.60 and 491.04 is: 677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 938.60 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/938.60 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 938.60 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 460,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,890.14/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.30

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