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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 939.56 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 939.56 and 456.76 is: 630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 939.56 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/939.56 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 939.56 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 429,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,153.43/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.63

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