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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.50, 939.33 and 473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.50, 939.33 and 473.62 is: 653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 939.33 = 473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/939.33 = 473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 939.33 × 473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 444,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,885.47/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.76

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