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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 939.60 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 939.60 and 483.68 is: 667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 939.60 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/939.60 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 939.60 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 454,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,465.73/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.86

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