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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.49, 938.75 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.49, 938.75 and 459.51 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.49 : 938.75 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.49/938.75 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.49x = 938.75 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.49x = 431,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,365.01/680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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