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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 938.25 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 938.25 and 624.42 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 938.25 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/938.25 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 938.25 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 585,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,862.07/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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