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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 938.68 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 938.68 and 400.66 is: 552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 938.68 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/938.68 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 938.68 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 376,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,091.53/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.69

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